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MJ02 DLU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,099 mi
Last recorded155,099 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 DLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 155,099 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 154,817 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 141,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 141,828 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 134,887 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 131,865 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 131,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,710 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 118,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,687 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 113,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 100,849 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,101 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel tank neck rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,101 miles

fuel tank neck rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 84,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres badly split and deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,859 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,828 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

rear brake pads worn low

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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MJ02 DLU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ02 DLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ02 DLU registered?

MJ02 DLU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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The MOT history for MJ02 DLU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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